Heritage High School, established in 1996, is a public school in Newport News, Virginia. The school is home to the Heritage Hurricanes, and its colors are maroon and silver. The school is also home to the Newport News Public Schools Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) magnet program, as well as the University magnet program. The school is located in the South East End area of the city (Downtown) at 5800 Marshall Avenue. The current principal is Earling Hunter. The school has a twin school, Woodside High School, that was built simultaneously and designed by the same architects.
2021 shooting
On September 20, 2021, a shooting occurred at the school, injuring two people. The shooter, 15-year-old Jacari Taylor, was arrested and has since pleaded guilty to malicious wounding and four gun charges. Taylor, who showed remorse for his actions, was ultimately sentenced to 10 years for the shooting.
Demographics
As of October 2009
Category Enrollment Percentage Total Enrollment 1495 100% Gender Male 697 46.6% Female 798 53.4% Ethnicity Native American 7 0.5% Asian/Pacific Islander 8 0.5% Black 1311 87.7% Hispanic 34 2.3% White 131 8.8% Unspecified 4 0.3% Special Education 178 11.9% Talented and Gifted 56 3.7% Economically Disadvantaged 772 51.6%
Athletics The Hurricanes compete in the Peninsula Region, Division 4A.
In 2000, The Heritage football team won the Virginia state championship with a 14-0 overall record. In 2008, the girls basketball team also won the Virginia state title, defeating Forest Park.
Notable alumni Khalid Abdullah, NFL Player Darryl Blackstock, NFL Player Trinity Tatum, winner of the eighth season of Love Island USA
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